Document 0105
 DOCN  M9440105
 TI    Infectious diseases in African children.
 DT    9404
 AU    Hori H; Watanabe M; Sakurai M; Department of Paediatrics, Mie University
       School of Medicine,; Japan.
 SO    Acta Paediatr Jpn. 1993 Dec;35(6):553-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94152272
 AB    Present status and problems of infectious diseases in African children
       are detailed. The Department of Paediatrics, Mie University School of
       Medicine has 10 years' experience of international medical cooperation
       with African countries. At present, the department is participating in
       two projects in Ghana and Zambia. The activities have been carried out
       in the field of priority infectious diseases in African children. Major
       infectious diseases in Africa are malaria, diarrhoeal diseases, acute
       respiratory infections and some specific parasitic diseases. Human
       immunodeficiency virus infection has also become a threat to the health
       and survival of children in Africa. To reduce morbidity and mortality
       due to these diseases, primary health care activity may be an effective
       and economical measure. Japan is expected to make further technological
       and economical contributions to the control of the infectious diseases
       in developing countries. Japanese paediatricians should be aware of the
       condition of child health in developing countries and consider what can
       be done to help.
 DE    Child  Communicable Diseases/*EPIDEMIOLOGY  Ghana/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Human
       Incidence  *International Cooperation  Japan  Zambia/EPIDEMIOLOGY
       JOURNAL ARTICLE

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